One of the "most exciting" bakeries in the U.S. is in Illinois, according to one recent analysis.
Meredith Howard is a Service Journalism Reporter at Belleville News-Democrat. She covers a diverse range of topics including adventure travel, astronomy, and the housing market, with a focus on consumer travel and the food and beverage industry. Meredith's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo News, The Fresno Bee, and St. Louis Public Radio.